U Said It http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/ Teen Blog of the Swedesboro Branch of the Gloucester County Library System, Swedesboro, NJ, USA en Copyright 2013 Mon, 13 May 2013 19:20:06 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Teen Book Trailers: Ttyl by Lauren Myracle <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0lK3OPQhBaQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Check out our first teen book trailer at the above URL.

Happy reading!

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/05/teen_book_trailers_ttyl_by_lau.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/05/teen_book_trailers_ttyl_by_lau.html Teen Book Trailers Mon, 13 May 2013 19:20:06 -0500 Summer Reading in Action Over the sumer I took part in many things.  I went outside, danced, and swam; but mostly, I read 27 books.  I was a part of the Summer Reading Program at the Swedesboro Library Branch. 

I read novels like Shipbreaker, the Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling, Cirque Du Freak: A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan, Nevermore by James Patterson, and many more.  Instead of staring at a wall on rainy days, I read.  I usually sat in the library with a couple of friends and read for hours. 

While at the library I was allowed to participate in teen programs, and the lock-in where we learned about drugs, played games, and made duck tape creations.  So, overall with having fun outside, reading with friends, and just hanging out at the library, this was an awesome summer vacation.

                                                                                 Sabrina

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/summer_reading_in_action.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/summer_reading_in_action.html Summer Reading Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:56:45 -0500 Teen Advisory Board: How can you help? You can join the Teen Advisory Board.  Here's how you can help:

  • Be a reading buddy or a homework buddy
  • Plan teen activities
  • Write for our teen newsletter, Paperback Writer
  • Write for our teen blog - USaid it
  • Assist staff with shelving books and shelf reading
  • Help with children's programs
  • Provide computer assistance
]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/teen_advisory_board_how_can_yo.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/teen_advisory_board_how_can_yo.html Announcement Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:28:43 -0500 Summer Reading 2012 Dream Big/Read!                               Own the Night

Over 1700 chiildren, teens, tweens, and adults participated in Summer Reading 2012.  20,577 books were read! 

Many fun programs were offered with performers such as the Juggling Hoffmans, Mr. Malcolm, and Magician Brian Richards.

Teens enjoyed designing their own t-shirts, duck-tape crafts, and making dream pillowcases, to name a few. 

Children enjoyed creating clay plaques, making monsters, and going on a monster hunt!  There was something for everyone!

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/summer_reading_2012.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/summer_reading_2012.html Event Review Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:25:59 -0500 Humor! Tom, dick and Harry went to a party.  After the party they returned to the hotel.  The hotel was 600 stories high.

Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working.  They made a plan for the first 200 stories, Tom will crack jokes.

The second 200 stories Dick will tell a happy story and lastly, Harry will tell a sad story.  They then started up the steps.

After two hours, it was Harry's turn.  He turned to the other two and said, "Ok guys, here's my sad story.  I forgot the keys downstairs."

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Two kindergarten kids are talking while having a lunch break.

Girl:  What is the capital of America?

Boy:  Washington, D.C.

Girl:  No! "A" is the capital of America.  You already forgot our lesson:  capitalize proper nouns.

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/humor.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/humor.html Jokes Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:22:01 -0500 The Dark Knight Rises! The first two Batman movies, Batman Begins and the Dark Knight, were probably two of the best movies of all time.  If you loved those movies as much as I did, then you have to go see The Dark Knight Rises - RIGHT NOW!  Go see it!  It's awesome!  In my opinion, the first Dark Knight was better, but The Dark Knight Rises was still epic.  The special effects were very well done, and the actors did a spectacular job.

Christian Bale, as always, was amazing.  Anne Hathaway was very, very good.

Anyway, The Dark Knight Rises was defininitely a very good conclusion to the series.  It's a must-see movie!

                                               Shelby

 

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/the_dark_knight_rises.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/the_dark_knight_rises.html Movie/CD reviews Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:03:25 -0500 Katy Perry: Part of Me Whether you live in a small town in Tennessee or the big city of Los Angeles, California, you know about Katy Perry.  She has been on the top of her game for the past year and a half.  With  nine number one singles under her belt, Katy has had a busy schedule.  During her tour, "California Dreams," over the year, she has chronicled every experience.  It is all shown in the new film, Katy Perry: Part of me.  You don't have to be a fan of Katy Perry to see this movie.  The events are real and heartfelt - you see Katy's marriage to Russell Brand fall apart and see how stressful being out on tour can be.  The concert footage provides a better seat than the front row.  I really enjoyed this movie and I know anyone will enjoy it, too.

                                                           Meghan

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/katy_perry_part_of_me.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/katy_perry_part_of_me.html Movie/CD reviews Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:42:42 -0500 The Amazing Spider-Man! The new action filled Spiderman movie is great!  If you liked watching other Spiderman movies, you'll love this one.  With all new actors, it makes it fun to see a change.  Seeing the same actors in all the other movies gives this movie a new twist.  This movie tells the story of the whole Spiderman series in one.  You understand everything that happens better in the movie.  Having newer sets and actors makes it interesting to see the movie like this.  The amazing spiderman appeals to all ages - kids that love superheroes, and even adults, too.  With so much suspense and action, this is a must-see movie.

                                                                         - Nicolette Stafford

 

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/the_amazing_spiderman.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2013/01/the_amazing_spiderman.html Movie/CD reviews Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:38:21 -0500 Upcoming Events at Swedesboro and Mullica Hill Libraries Swedesboro:

Teen/Tween Writers' Club -Wednesday, May 16 - 4:30 pm

Teen/Tween Gaming - Thursdays, April 26 & May 17th - 6:30 pm

Mullica Hill Branch:

Anime Club - Fridays, April 27, May 11 & 25th - 3:15 pm

Disney's Pin & Vinylmation Club - Tuesday, May 8 - 6:00 pm

Chess Club - Thursdays, May 10, 17, 24, & 31st

YA Cafe - Friday, May 18 - 3:30 pm

All day Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament -  Saturday, May 26th

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/upcoming_events_at_swedesboro.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/upcoming_events_at_swedesboro.html Upcoming events Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:28:51 -0500 Hunger Games - Book/Movie Review The Hunger Games?  I am.  I have read the first book and have recently seen the movie.  If you saw the movie without reading the book first, you may not have understood most of the movie.  In my opinion, the book is better than the movie because it gives you more information and you get a better feel of what the author is trying to tell you.  However, the movie is great too, because you get to see the emotions and everything else the tributes had to go through in the story.  Unfortunately the movie doesn't include some of the scenes that are in the book.  If you have not read The Hunger Games, get the book and start reading now because pretty soon you will be hooked on The Hunger Games, too.]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/hunger_games_bookmovie_review.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/hunger_games_bookmovie_review.html Book reviews Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:24:52 -0500 Read Across America Green Eggs and Ham and My Many Colored Days, both by Dr. Seuss.]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/read_across_america_2.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/read_across_america_2.html Event Review Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:22:51 -0500 Pokemon Tournament http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/pokemon_tournament.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/pokemon_tournament.html Event Review Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:19:26 -0500 First Ever South Jersey Teen Summit On Saturday, March 24th, libraries in South Jersey gathered at the Mullica Hill Library to have a Teen Advisory Board Summit.  The libraries, including Swedesboro, Mullica Hill, Greenwich, West Deptford, Voorhees, and Mount Laurel, came together and shared ideas on what they do so the other libraries could get new program ideas.  Twenty-one teens came as representatives of their Teen Advisory Boards.  Then an inspirational guest speaker, Kat Walker, from Delsea Regional High School came and spoke to the teens about overcoming obstacles.  Kat has been swimmng since the age of five, despite a physical disability.

Finally, the teens got to have fun and do a relay race and play games together.  In the end, the summit was a huge success and each library went back with an idea for a new, fun activity.

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/first_ever_south_jersey_teen_s.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2012/04/first_ever_south_jersey_teen_s.html Event Review Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:15:32 -0500 Teen Coffee House

When: Friday April 1st 7 Pm- Till whenever , Ages 13 thirteen and up.  Adults Welcome!

Where: @ Bethesda Church Swedesboro, NJ        

Sponsored By Swedesboro GCLS Teen Advisory Board & Zero Youth Group

 

 Synaesthesia 

Two For The Road 

East Ave 

Full Circle

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2011/03/teen_coffee_house.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2011/03/teen_coffee_house.html Upcoming events Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:01:37 -0500 Fun Jokes!  

“When a clock is hungry, it goes back four seconds”

 

“When she saw her first strands of gray hair, she thought she’d dye”

 

“I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then is hit me.”

 

“Police were called to a day care where a three-year-old was resisting a rest”

 

]]> http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2011/02/fun_jokes.html http://blog.gcls.org/usaidit/2011/02/fun_jokes.html Jokes Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:37:03 -0500